Library Assistant I-Circulation Substitute

Staunton City & Schools; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage starting at $16.78

Job summary

Staunton City & Schools Library in Staunton, Virginia is seeking a part-time Library Assistant I – Circulation Substitute to support a busy service desk and manage library materials. Substitutes work on-call to cover illness or vacations, and must fulfill monthly Saturday hours.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong customer service and computer skills, and welcoming communication with diverse visitors, including children. Bilingual candidates (Spanish or ASL) are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Requires training and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Previous customer service experience and excellent computer skills preferred.
• Candidates with Spanish language or American Sign Language knowledge encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons at a busy service desk.
• Handle a high volume of library materials.
• Work on-call to cover illness, vacation, etc. with required monthly Saturday hours.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Spanish language

ASL

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Library Assistant I-Circulation Substitute

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Job Details

Job ID: 5948316

Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Library Assistant I – Circulation Substitute

If you’re looking for meaningful part-time work, consider joining our team! The Staunton Public Library is hiring a part-time Circulation Substitute to work at a busy service desk assisting patrons and handling a high volume of library materials. Circulation Substitutes work on an on-call basis to help cover for illness, vacation, etc. for all shifts, as well as required monthly Saturday hours.

As a welcoming, friendly presence, this role requires excellent communication and customer service skills as well as a keen attention to detail. Applicants must enjoy working with a wide range of library visitors, including children. The position requires bending, standing and lifting throughout shifts.

Circulation Substitute Schedule:

• On-call basis to help cover for illness, vacation, etc. for all shifts
• At least one Saturday per month, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Training and experience equivalent to a high school diploma required. Previous customer service experience and excellent computer skills required. Candidates with Spanish language or American Sign Language knowledge are encouraged to apply.

Hourly wages start at $16.78/hour.

• annual paid holidays plus two personal holidays
• no health or retirement benefits

An expected start date for this position is October 16th, 2026.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.78 to $16.78 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jonathan Venn
• 116 W Beverley St
• Staunton, Virginia 24401
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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The City ofStauntonis an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.